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Alameda whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) is a federally and state Threatened species. The Alameda whipsnake occurs primarily in coastal scrub and chaparral communities, but also forages in a variety of other communities, including grasslands and open woodlands. The project site is physically isolated from areas containing the matrix and acreage of habitats required by Alameda whipsnake. Due to the absence of suitable habitat, and barriers to movement (i.e., dense urban development) between areas with suitable habitat and the project site, Alameda whipsnake is not expected to occur on or near the project site. Therefore, it is not expected that the proposed project would result in any impacts to Alameda whipsnake. Special -status bats, such as pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus), Yuma myotis (Myotis yumanensis), and Townsend's big -eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) have been documented in surrounding areas. The proposed project does not include the removal of any structures that provide potential roosting habitat. Additionally, it is not expected that tree removal will be required. In the event that tree removal becomes required, it is not expected that trees supporting roosting bats would be affected because of the high activity levels in the park, the trees are scattered and generally occur in thin rows, and because the onsite trees are maintained, appear to be in good health, and no large cavities/openings were observed. Therefore, it is not expected that the proposed project would result in impacts to roosting bats. (iii) Special -Status Plant Species The project site is completely developed as a park/athletic fields and there are no natural habitats present. Given that the project site consists of irrigated and mowed turf grass, and the absence of habitat conditions associated with local occurrences of special -status plant species (e.g., alkaline soils, vernal pools, etc.), no special -status plant species are expected to occur. (iv) Jurisdictional Habitats Wetlands, creeks, streams, and permanent and intermittent drainages are subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) under Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). The Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) also has jurisdiction of these resources under both the federal CWA and the State of California's Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act (California Water Code, Division 7). The CDFW also generally has jurisdiction over these resources, together with other aquatic features that provide an existing fish and wildlife resource pursuant to Sections 1602-1603 of the California Fish and Game Code. During the March 2018 site visit, a search was conducted for creeks, wetlands, and other potentially jurisdictional resources. No wetlands, creeks, or other potentially jurisdictional 10